Top Baby Names In UK For 2019

Discover the most popular names that captivated the UK in 2019.

Long ago, people chose names from religious scriptures or named their children after historical figures. Looking at the top UK baby names in 2019, it is evident that parents still prefer names passed down from generation to generation. They like names with a rich history and are associated with notable personalities.

The connection to history and heritage is one of the reasons why certain names have remained at the top of the popularity charts for decades. Boy names like Oliver (olive tree planter), George (farmer), and Harry (home ruler) were the most popular choices of the year as the familiarity and rich background of these names continued to evoke a sense of tradition. Meanwhile, girl names like Olivia (olive tree), Amelia (work), and Ava (guarantee) led the list on the other side as their elegance continued to attract parents. Amidst these regular favorites, names like the unconventional Mohammed (praised), the gender-neutral Charlie (free man), and the spunky Poppy (red flower), also made their place on the popularity list. Here is a list of the most popular names in the UK as recorded by the Office for National Statistics (1). Check it out to find the perfect name for your precious child.

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Name		Gender	Meaning
Rexford		Boy	King's ford; King's crossing
Muzammil		Boy	Prophet Muhammad; The enshrouded one; Bundled
Linden-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Origin,-History-&-More		Boy	Linden tree; Lime
Hanzalah		Boy	Pond; Water channel; Ditch
Vladislav-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Glorious rule
Joachim		Boy	Raised by God; Yahweh will establish
Rihaan		Boy	Good scent; Fragrance; Basil
Murray		Unisex	Seaside settlement; Seashore; Coast; Descendant of the follower of Virgin Mary; Pleasant
Jim		Boy	Holder of the heel; Supplanter; May God protect
Eligh-Name:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Unisex	Ascension
Rizwan		Unisex	Contentment; Satisfaction
Dayton		Unisex	Ditch town
Romario		Boy	Famous wedge; Famous law
Ammaar		Boy	One who is honest; God fearing being
Moosa		Boy	One who is saved out of the water; The name of a prophet of Almighty
Amaar		Boy	Immortality; Long-lived; Virtuous
Moiz		Boy	Comforter; Someone who commands respect
Daryan-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-Pronunciation-&-Numerology-Guide		Boy	City in East Azerbaijan; One who possesses goodness; Sea
Alonzo		Boy	Noble; Ready for battle
Umer		Boy	Populous; Flourishing; Life
Darragh		Boy	Fruitful; Fertile; Of oak
Hamad		Boy	One who praises
Ryden-Name-Meaning-&-Origin:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Horseman; Woodland clearing; From the rye hill
Eliyas-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Popularity,-Nicknames-And-More		Boy	Yahweh is my God
Mirac		Boy	Ascension
Jaxxon		Boy	Son of Jack
Georgio		Boy	Farmer; Earthworker
Salem-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Variations		Boy	Safe; Sound; Intact; Complete; Peaceful
Mika-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-History,-Popularity-&-6-FAQs		Girl	Beautiful fragrance; Who is like God?
Gerald:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Origin-&-Nicknames		Unisex	Ruler of the spear; Power of the spear
Chay		Unisex	Man; Army; Fairy tale
Titus-Name:-Meaning,-Origin,-History-&-Popularity-Guide		Unisex	Title of honor; Strong
Danial		Boy	God is my judge
Dane		Boy	The one from Denmark; Valley dweller
Kaydan		Unisex	Companion
Tiger		Unisex	Large striped animal
Mekhi		Boy	One equal to the Almighty; Who is like God
Tian		Unisex	Sweet; Sky; Calm; Quiet; Tranquil; Peaceful; Add; Increase
Guto		Boy	A strong chief; A person who has the ability to lead a group with management
Shaheer		Boy	Someone who is well-known and famous
Tejas-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity-Complete-Guide		Boy	Brilliance; Radiance; Light; Friend; Allies
Codie		Girl	The son of Oda; Descendant of the helpful one
Tayo		Boy	Worth joy; Much or many; World
Tamim		Boy	Strong
Shmuel		Boy	Name of God; God has heard
Shreyan		Girl	Fame; Good fortune; Auspicious
Izyan		Unisex	Wise
Kellan		Boy	Slender; Son of Alan; Beautiful; Little rock; Son of Colin; Young one
Sterling-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Complete-Guide		Unisex	Excellent; Little star
Sylvester		Unisex	Man from the forest; Wild
Storm		Boy	The tempest; An uproar blow
Sufiyan		Girl	Wool; Pure; Clean; Thin; Slim
Grzegorz		Boy	Watchful; Alert
Suhaan-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-More:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Pleasant; Beautiful; Charming; Likeable
Sukhraj		Boy	Pleasant king
Nurah-Baby-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Girl	Light; Radiance; Divine light
Ruya		Girl	Vision; Sight
Rubi		Girl	Ruby; Red stone; Lapis lazuli
Sahana		Girl	Endurance; Patience; To bloom
Janice		Girl	God is gracious
Janaya		Girl	God is gracious
Rosaleigh-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity:-Complete-Guide		Girl	She is a rose
Rosabelle		Girl	As beautiful as a rose
Larna		Unisex	Seafarer; From the seaside
Eunice		Girl	Good victory
Simar		Boy	Night conversation; Light covering; A Scarf
Aeryn		Girl	Ireland
Esmie		Unisex	Esteemed; Loved
Izabel		Girl	My God is an oath
Sorrel		Unisex	Reddish-brown; Sour; Sisters
Ivory-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History-And-What-You-Need-To-Know		Unisex	Creamy-white color; Made of ivory
Ravneet		Girl	One whose morals are bright like the sun
Taiba		Girl	Repentant; Virtuous; God-fearing; Pious
Elyana-Name-Meaning,-Popularity,-And-Origin:-Ultimate-Guide		Girl	Sun
Raima		Girl	Pleasing; Protection; Advice
Flo		Boy	Prosperous; Flourishing; Flower
Taqwa		Girl	Piety; Devotion
Isma		Unisex	God will hear
Aleesha		Girl	Noble; Honorable; Protected by God
Teya-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-Origin,-Popularity-&-Comprehensive-Guide		Unisex	God's gift
Eloisa		Girl	Healthy; Wide; Whole; Sun
Jumana		Girl	Rarest pearl
Tiaraoluwa		Girl	From the body of God
Tiya		Girl	Flame; Aunt
Tula		Girl	Leaping water; Peaceful; Mountain top; Balance; To be tranquil
Laibah		Unisex	A beautiful woman
Isadora-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Gift of Isis
Allison		Girl	Of noble birth; Nobility
Alora-Name-Meaning,-Origins-&-Variations:-Complete-Guide		Girl	God is light; Dreamer; Shining brightness; Bay tree
Elisabeta		Girl	One who is a master of a gorgeous personality
Waniya-Name-Meaning:-Everything-You-Need-To-Know		Boy	Soft, gentle breeze
Amberley		Girl	A precious jewel
Ambra		Girl	Amber; A precious jewel; A jewel quality fossilized resin
Peaches-Name-Meaning,-Origin-And-Complete-Baby-Name-Guide		Girl	Peach; Persian fruit
Pari-Baby-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Popularity,-Nicknames-&-More		Girl	Fairy; Angel; Circumambulate
Amilah-Name-Meaning-&-Origin:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Hope; Expectation
Aminata		Unisex	Feel safe
Kaila		Girl	Descendant of Caollaidhe; Slender; Crown of laurel
Maisha		Girl	Life; Dance; Sand
Mikaela		Girl	Who is like God

The top UK baby names in 2019 are names that most parents approved and loved. You can think about names you like, but if you are confused, this list can give you some idea of the names parents have been selecting for their children. You can go with the popular choices or choose the less popular ones. You may also take inspiration from the names and look for a name that will align with your dreams and aspirations for your child. Whatever you choose, remember it will always be unique for you and your child.

Infographic: Popular Boy Names In The UK That Mean Ruler

In the UK, boy names that mean ‘ruler’ are popular with parents as they hope their sons will grow up to be strong leaders. These names carry a sense of confidence and authority, which makes them so appealing to parents. The infographic below gives you a glimpse of the most popular boy names that mean ‘ruler’ in the UK.

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